Breakdowns, Breakthroughs & Branding: Miranda’s Journey of Owning Her Awesome

Loss has a way of stealing more than what you think: your job, your dreams, even pieces of your identity. But what if loss could be the gateway to discovering a fiercer, more unbreakable version of yourself?

Join me, Renee, in conversation with Miranda VonFricken — founder of Own Your Awesome™, former corporate leader-turned-branding evangelist. When more layoffs than she can count hit, Miranda didn’t just bounce back: she rebuilt. She faced the darkness — in her career, in her self-worth — and walked into the light with more confidence, clarity, and courage than ever before.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• The exact shifts Miranda made when everything felt lost

• How faith, identity, and personal branding collide to rebuild what was broken

• Practical steps to face loss head-on & reclaim your power

• Why your stories (especially the painful ones) are your greatest brand assets

Whether you’re rebuilding from loss right now—or you just know there’s a light waiting for you on the other side—this episode is your wake-up call to stop dimming. It’s time to own your story. Be seen. Be heard. Be awesome.

She stole hearts on The Golden Bachelor, built a business as a wedding officiant, and is now living her own real-life love story. But Susan Noles isn’t just a reality TV star — she’s a woman redefining what it means to be golden, bold, and unapologetic in midlife.

In this episode of Unapologetically Badass, Renee (aka the Badass Queen) sits down with Susan for a raw and sassy conversation about confidence, reinvention, and chasing joy after 60. They dish on the lessons from reality TV, the truth about finding love later in life, and why women over 40 need to stop apologizing and start owning their crown.

Grab your glass (wine, martini, or both), because this conversation proves one thing: it’s never too late to glow up, love big, and live loud.

What if the story you’ve been telling yourself is the very thing keeping you stuck?

In this unapologetically raw episode, I sit down with Master Certified Life Coach, speaker, and soon-to-be-published author Heather McNally—a woman who’s turned her trauma into transformation and her past into pure power.

From surviving an abusive childhood filled with shame and self-doubt to becoming the bold, truth-telling coach she is today, Heather shares how she smashed through the lies she believed about herself and how you can do the same.

We’re talking:

• Turning pain into purpose

• Busting through limiting beliefs (aka BS)

• How to stop being a prisoner of your past and start designing a future you’re obsessed with

• The brain science behind belief systems—and how to rewire them

• Why falling in love with yourself is the most rebellious thing you can do

If you've ever felt stuck in your own damn head, Heather’s truth bombs will crack you open in all the right ways. This is the permission slip you’ve been waiting for to own your story, change your life, and step into your next chapter—on your terms.

📌 Follow Heather on IG: @‌heather_a_mcnally
🌐 Learn more: www.heathermcnally.com

What if the story you’ve been telling yourself is the very thing keeping you stuck?

In this unapologetically raw episode, I sit down with Master Certified Life Coach, speaker, and soon-to-be-published author Heather McNally—a woman who’s turned her trauma into transformation and her past into pure power.

From surviving an abusive childhood filled with shame and self-doubt to becoming the bold, truth-telling coach she is today, Heather shares how she smashed through the lies she believed about herself and how you can do the same.

We’re talking:

• Turning pain into purpose

• Busting through limiting beliefs (aka BS)

• How to stop being a prisoner of your past and start designing a future you’re obsessed with

• The brain science behind belief systems—and how to rewire them

• Why falling in love with yourself is the most rebellious thing you can do

If you've ever felt stuck in your own damn head, Heather’s truth bombs will crack you open in all the right ways. This is the permission slip you’ve been waiting for to own your story, change your life, and step into your next chapter—on your terms.

📌 Follow Heather on IG: ⁠@‌heather_a_mcnally⁠🌐 Learn more: ⁠www.heathermcnally.com⁠

Sometimes the path shifts, the people change, and the plans get a little messy — but growth? Growth is never canceled.

In this solo check-in, Renee Carbone Fleming opens up about an unexpected pivot in the Unapologetically Badass journey. While Sierra is stepping back to focus on her health and healing (with nothing but love and support), Renee is stepping forward — with fire, focus, and full permission to evolve the vision.

This isn’t goodbye. It’s a real-time reminder that pivoting isn’t failure — it’s alignment. Whether it’s your business, your passion project, your personal life, or your own damn podcast… it’s okay to shift gears, change your mind, and build something new.

✨ One door closes. A badass Queen kicks open another.
✨ Exciting updates are coming — including new formats, fresh guests, and a Roku TV opportunity in the works.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re starting over… you’re not alone. And you're not starting from scratch — you’re starting from wisdom.

Get ready to meet the woman who makes people famous—and does it with fierce authenticity. In this episode, Renee sits down with Jaclyn Zukerman Delory, award-winning publicist, top-ranked podcast host, and the CEO of Next On Scene Media. Named a Top 15 Game Changer by OK! Magazine, Jaclyn gets real about what it actually takes to build a brand that stands out.

She spills the tea on:

• The costly mistake that got her sued over a photo on social (and how to protect your own brand online)

• Why video marketing isn’t optional anymore—it’s your power play

• How she navigates motherhood with two littles while scaling a business that’s 10 years strong

• Why trademarking early saved her empire

Whether you’re building your first brand or ready to level all the way up, this episode is your permission slip to be seen, be bold, and be next on scene.

Still trying to run your direct sales biz like it’s 2012? It’s time for a serious glow-up.

In this bold episode, I sit down with Becky Launder, CEO & Co-Founder of Modern Direct Seller, author of 52 Tips to Build a Thriving Direct Sales Business, podcast host, and total badass behind the Modern Direct Seller Academy and Framework that’s helped thousands of consultants ditch the overwhelm and skyrocket their sales.

From her days as a corporate marketing queen to leading one of the fastest growing teams in direct sales (and being crowned Team Leader of the Year—twice), Becky knows exactly what it takes to turn your side hustle into a scalable, sustainable income stream.

We’re diving into:

• Why most direct sellers are stuck (and how to get unstuck)

• The Modern Direct Seller Framework that’s changing the game

• Smart systems + social selling strategies that actually work

• How to lead like a CEO—even if you're just getting started

• What it takes to build a brand beyond the company you rep

Whether you're new to the industry or a seasoned team leader ready to scale, this episode is your permission slip to ditch outdated tactics and run your business like the 6-figure queen you are becoming.

📌 Follow Becky: @‌moderndirectseller
🌐 Learn more: http://www.moderndirectseller.com

What do you get when you mix a survivor, a sash, and a seven-figure vision? You get Rose freakin’ Campbell—Mrs. Tennessee, best-selling author, founder of four businesses, and unapologetic force for good.

In this unfiltered episode of Unapologetically Badass, Rose shares her harrowing experience surviving human trafficking while in foster care—and how she alchemized that pain into power. From launching Dying Inside, a nonprofit for foster kids and trafficking survivors, to corralling 2 million+ fans with her media brand, to prepping to open an agritourism ranch (The Lonely Peacock Farms), Rose is redefining what it means to rise.

We talk about:

• Building empires with purpose

• Using your story as a superpower

• How to heal, lead, and still slay in heels

• The raw truth behind entrepreneurship and impact

This is more than a podcast episode—it’s a rally cry for every woman who’s ever been knocked down and dared to rise again.

👑 Follow Rose on Instagram @‌corrallingthecampbells and prepare to be inspired AF.

She broke barriers, shattered glass ceilings, and still had to pick herself up off the floor more than once. In this episode of Unapologetically Badass, Dr. hc Carmen Paredes shares her raw, real, and remarkable journey from near burnout and personal chaos to becoming Alaska’s first Latina VP and a globally recognized leadership powerhouse.
We dive deep into how she turned pain into purpose and built a legacy through intentional leadership, unshakable grit, and unapologetic authenticity. If you're a woman leading while life is lifing, this one’s for you. 💥

🎧 Topics we tackle:

• Navigating leadership as a woman of color in male-dominated rooms

• The moment she almost lost it all — and what saved her

• Strategy, impact, and why "balance" is a myth we need to stop chasing

• Reinvention after divorce and redefining power

This is the permission slip you've been waiting for. Hit play.

In this raw, real, and necessary conversation, we sit down with Kendall Lasha Williams, unapologetic truth-teller and host of Mum’s True Tea Podcast, to pour out the honest sips about the side of motherhood that’s often hidden—estrangement, resentment, guilt, and grief.

As a mother of two adult sons and a survivor of motherhood-induced PTSD, Kendall isn’t here to sugarcoat anything. She shares her journey, how she created a judgment-free space for moms who don’t always enjoy motherhood, and why it’s crucial to break the silence around the emotional toll of parenting.

Whether you’re navigating strained relationships with your own children or just craving a space where it’s safe to say “motherhood isn’t always magical”—this episode will speak to your soul.

Because sometimes the bravest thing a mom can say is: "I'm struggling." And that doesn't make you a bad mom—it makes you human.